Vanda Terrace (Orchid Country Club)

Vanda Terrace is located at the Golf Clubhouse of Orchid Country Club. Orchid Country Club (OCC) was opened by the late Mr Ong Teng Cheong in 1991 who mooted the idea of developing a golf and country club for workers. Today, it is a wonderland of social, recreational and entertainment facilities. OCC provides a free Shuttle Bus Service from Yishun MRT Station to the country club. The OCC Shuttle Bus Service schedule can be found here.

Vanda Terrace is an alfresco-style dining outlet that serves local cuisine.

Part of the section is closed for OCC members only. For OCC members, they will be a 10% discount and waiver of 10% service charge.

Despite it being an outdoor environment, the place was well-ventilated as there were many ceiling fans. In addition, customers can just relax and enjoy a good view of the golf course.

Live Band

During that night, there was a live band! What a way to relax and bask in the relaxed atmosphere. Thumbs up. Kee Chiu!

Menu - Soup & Salads, Light Bites

Menu - Local Fares

Menu - Desserts

Selected sections of the menu that includes soup, light bites, local fares and desserts.

Light Bites: Oriental-Style Chicken Wings (1/2 dozen) $9

The Oriental Style Chicken Wings was well-marinated and cooked. There were very crispy. However, it was a tad too oily. And I felt that the chicken wings were not meaty enough to justify this price.

Local Fares: Laksa Paradise $7.90

Local Fares: Laksa Paradise $7.90

The Laksa Paradise consist of ingredients such as thick beehoon, prawns, cockles, fish cake slices, chicken, quail eggs, bean sprouts and dried beancurd.

Local Fares: Bitter Gourd Seafood Hor Fun $7.90

Local Fares: Bitter Gourd Seafood Hor Fun $7.90

The Bitter Gourd Seafood Hor Fun (Hor Fan) consist of flat rice noodles served with prawns, squid, fish slices and sliced bitter gourds. This is a very decent plate of Hor Fan. The squids were overcooked and was hard. On the other hand, the prawns were very fresh (firm, sweet and juicy). In addition, the sauce was delicious! It would have been more perfect if the slices of bitter gourd were softer.

Desserts: Chin Chow with Atap Seeds $4.50

The Chin Chow was served with shaved ice and atap seeds. A good way to cool down and relax after the meal.

Overall, Vanda Terrace certainly provides a very nice cozy ambience. The food here is actually not bad (good). In terms of pricing, it is slightly more expensive after all this is a country club. At least you do not get lousy food at expensive price. Over here, the food is good! For myself, I know that I will definitely be back!

On a side note, I have tried their Chicken Rice ages ago (5 years). It was very good, but it is available only during lunch time. 

Vanda Terrace (Orchid Country Club)
1 Orchid Club Road
Golf Clubhouse, Orchid Country Club
Tel: 6750 2200
Opening Hours: Mon to Tue 730am to 10pm
                         Wed to Sun 730am to 11pm
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McDonald's Singapore: $2 Egg McMuffin (till 20 June 2012)

Souce: McDonald's Singapore

McDonald's Singapore: $2 Egg McMuffin (till 20 June 2012)


- Valid till 20 June 2012 during breakfast hours
- Print or flash coupon to redeem
- One redemption per transaction
- Not valid at institutional stores and iFly Singapore
- Not valid via McDelivery 
- While stocks last

Quiznos Subs (CityLink Mall)

Quiznos Subs first started in Denver, Colorado more than 30 years ago, specialises in toasted subs. Today, it is the second biggest sandwich chain after Subway with more than 4,500 stores. Their recipe to success includes 

- premium quality ingredients (butcher quality meat, all natural cheese, chef-designed signature sauces, toasted artisan bread 

- everything gets toasted (not cold)

- Every order made to order (can request for extra cheese, bacon, switch ingredients)

Quiznos Subs opened its first branch in Singapore in 2009. Currently, there are 6 Quizno Subs stores island wide. Visited Quiznos Subs at CityLink Mall on a Sunday at 11am. It was still early and we were their first customers. 

How to order

Four simple steps teaching customers how to order.
Step 1: Choose the sub and size (6 / 9 / 12 inch)

Step 2: Choose your Artisan Bread (White Bread, Brown Bread or Rosemary Parmesan)

Step 3: Make it a Combo 
             - Add $2.90 for Small Fountain Drink + Chips / Cookie / Soup (cup size)
             - Add $3.80 for Small Fountain Drink + Side Salad

Step 4: Having Here or Takeaway 

Pepper Bar

Pepper Bar where you can add on pepperoncinis, jalapenos, banana peppers, pickles or sauce.

I ordered a Signature Subs - Classic Italian ($6.50) and made it a combo by topping up $2.90. I chose the Broccoli Cheese Soup.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

The Broccoli Cheese Soup was surprisingly yummy. It was not too thick nor was it too dilute. In addition, in terms of flavour it was just nice. Creamy with flavours of broccoli and cheese, and also small chunks of broccoli. What a good start to the meal!

Signature Subs - Classic Italian $6.50

The Classic Italian (Signature Subs) consists of honey ham,pepperoni, served with salami, lettuce, tomato, olives, red onion, mozzarella and red wine vinaigrette in Rosemary Parmesan. I asked for extra lettuce. (greedy me was tempted to ask for more ham, tomato, cheese and pepperoni. But I was worried that the sandwich will 'explode'). The sandwich was full of ingredients and as evidenced in the photo above, one can hardly close it! The Rosemary Parmesan (bread) was toasted just before serving. It was soft on the inside but a tad too hard on the outside. I quite like how the red wine vinaigrette complement the sandwich, 

Signature Subs - Honey Bourbon Chicken $6.50

The Honey Bourbon Chicken (Signature Subs) consists of chicken, tomato, lettuce, red onion, honey mustard and zesty grilled sauce served in Rosemary Parmesan. I did not try this, but was told that the chicken meat was well-marinated and tender.

I quite like my first Quiznos Subs experience. I am not a sandwich expert. But although Quiznos Subs seems to be $0.50 to $1 more expensive than Subway, its ingredients are fresh and you can ask for extra at no extra cost. Moreover, the Broccoli Cheese Soup makes the cost even more justifiable! (well that's my personal opinion). Looks like Quiznos Subs will be giving Subway a run for its money!

Chew on this: The name Quiznos was chosen because the letters Q and Z were the least used in English Alphabet. 

Quiznos Subs (CityLink Mall)
1 Raffles Link
#B1-17 City Link Mall
Tel: 6238 7188
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Quiznos Subs (Far East Square)
49 Pekin Street
#01-01 Far East Square
Tel: 6536 2420
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 7am - 9pm
                            Closed on Sun

Quiznos Subs (Icon Village)
12 Gopen Street
#01-45 Icon Village
Tel: 6225 4473
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 10am - 10pm
                            Closed on Sun

Quiznos Subs (Orchard Central)
181 Orchard Road
#03-33 Orchard Central
Tel: 6509 9833
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 11pm

Quiznos Subs (Square 2)
10 Sinaran Drive
#01-53 Square 2
Tel: 6397 2420
Opening Hours: Daily 7am to 10pm

Quiznos Subs (West Coast Plaza)
154 West Coast Road
#02-27 West Coast Plaza
Tel: 6777 2492
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

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